Abraham Cahan
Abraham Cahan

Be modest, humble, simple. Control your anger.

Adam Cohen
Adam Cohen

There is a lot of talk in conservative circles about judicial modesty and deferring to the political branches. That view of judging often overlooks the important role that courts have in protecting people's rights. But if there was ever a time to defer, it is when Congress is protecting voting rights in the exact way the Constitution directs it to.

Adam Grant
Adam Grant

Bragging about yourself violates norms of modesty and politeness - and if you were really competent, your work would speak for itself.

Akhenaton
Akhenaton

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

Al Pacino
Al Pacino

All due respect and trying to be as modest as I can be, I am a dancer. But I don't think I would be on 'Dancing with the Stars,' mainly because I would be too shy.

Alan King
Alan King

Modesty is not one of my virtues.

Alek Wek
Alek Wek

For me, you have to have some kind of modesty.

Alex Berenson
Alex Berenson

As a reporter, I embedded for modest stints with American soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. When I'm asked about those experiences, I always say - and mean - that we civilians don't deserve the soldiers we have.

Alex Kapranos
Alex Kapranos

I think in the world of indie music there's this sort of false modesty.

Alexander Alekhine
Alexander Alekhine

I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.